Examples · Weight-based dose (mg/kg)
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Weight-based dose (mg/kg) - practice problem 11
A patient weighs 66 lb. The prescriber orders clindamycin 5 mg/kg/dose.
Weight66 lb
Ordered5 mg/kg/dose
Safe max13 mg/kg/dose
How many mg is the dose?
Answer: 150 mg
Step-by-step solution
1. Convert the patient's weight to kilograms
66 lb × ( 1 kg ÷ 2.2 lb )
= 30 kg
2. Multiply weight by the ordered mg/kg
30 kg × ( 5 mg ÷ 1 kg )
= 150 mg
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